Taco salad vs. Wendy's hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Taco salad and Wendy's hamburger
- Taco salad has more Vitamin B5, and Calcium, however, Wendy's hamburger has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
- Wendy's hamburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 47% more.
- Taco salad has 3 times more Calcium than Wendy's hamburger. Taco salad has 97mg of Calcium, while Wendy's hamburger has 34mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, taco salad and WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +44.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +185.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +137.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +81.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +727.3% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +102.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +160.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +353.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.68 g
Fats:
7.46 g
Carbs:
11.91 g
Water:
72.35 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
12.63 g
Fats:
10.6 g
Carbs:
16.82 g
Water:
58.41 g
Other:
1.54 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +89.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41.2% |
~equal in
Other
~1.54g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.883 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.689 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.55 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +56.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +75.5% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~3.689g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 141kcal | 213kcal |
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| Protein | 6.68g | 12.63g |
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| Fats | 7.46g | 10.6g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 0.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 11.91g | 15.52g |
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| Carbs | 11.91g | 16.82g |
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| Cholesterol | 22mg | 35mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 97mg | 34mg |
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| Potassium | 210mg | 195mg |
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| Iron | 1.15mg | 2.73mg |
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| Fiber | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.139mg |
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| Zinc | 1.36mg | 2.47mg |
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| Starch | 11.52g |
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| Phosphorus | 72mg | 103mg |
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| Sodium | 385mg | 395mg |
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| Vitamin A | 297IU |
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| Manganese | 0.167mg | 0.187mg |
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| Selenium | 2.2µg | 18.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.275mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.205mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.24mg | 3.225mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0.336mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.114mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 1.45µg |
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| Vitamin K | 9µg |
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| Folate | 42µg |
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| Choline | 23.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.446g | 3.689g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.606g | 4.077g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.883g | 1.55g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0.133mg |
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| Threonine | 0.254mg | 0.459mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.311mg | 0.459mg |
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| Leucine | 0.549mg | 0.827mg |
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| Lysine | 0.486mg | 0.769mg |
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| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.24mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.461mg |
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| Valine | 0.343mg | 0.524mg |
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| Histidine | 0.201mg | 0.301mg |
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| Fructose | 1.32g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wendy's hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.243g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.